AbstractThanks to Windows 8 and the Windows Store, it is a lot easier to get your application out there and distribute it. And if you want to reach as much users as possible, you should offer your application in a language that most...

Abstract Building apps that communitate in real-time with each other can be quite a burden. Figuring out a way to setup such a connection and implementing it can take up a lot of time. Microsoft started working on something called SignalR...

Abstract Going to a technical conference like Microsoft TechDays is something many developers and it pro's look forward to a long time in advance. Three days full of great content, great speakers and the possibility to meet amazing...

Abstract Near-Field-Communication is a technology that has been around for a while but only recently started finding its way onto mobile phones. Microsoft introduced NFC support in Windows Phone allowing developers to leverage this...

Abstract The long awaited Windows Phone 8 SDK has finally gone live. What mysteries does it contain? How easy is it to upgrade my existing Windows Phone 7 apps to Windows Phone 8? Join Nico Vermeir in a one hour discovery through...

Abstract Apps are coming to Windows 8. Not just global apps but several Apps by Belgian companies and developers. With a Windows Store open for business since RTM in August, we've been supporting the Belgian teams to publish their...

Abstract Charms are one of many features that make the Windows 8 platform stand out from its competition. In this talk I will walk you through implementing the charms and some best practices in using them.

Abstract Windows Store apps will give users a great experience. Apps promise the user to be alive and connected. Being connected means interfacing with services and the cloud. But what options do we have to make the connection to the...